Anticoagulation Practitioner

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Camberley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Anticoagulation Practitioner to join their team. This role involves developing and delivering high-quality care for patients requiring anticoagulation therapy, working collaboratively with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will be registered nurses or pharmacists with experience in anticoagulation management and a commitment to patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Experience managing anticoagulation therapy is essential.
• Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Develop the anticoagulant service at Frimley Health.
• Provide skilled care to meet patient’s anticoagulation needs.
• Ensure continuity of care for patients requiring anticoagulant therapy.

Skills

Patient-centred service delivery

Anticoagulation management

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Registered Nurse

Pharmacist

Job description

Job overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join our Anticoagulation Service as aAnticoagulation Practitioner, working collaboratively across all sites within Frimley Health Trust and with our partners in primary care. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to quality improvement initiatives and deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

This role is open toregistered nurses or pharmacistswho have experience managing anticoagulation therapy. Candidates should be capable of autonomous practice and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in patient care.

Key Requirements:

• Strong commitment to patient-centred service delivery
• Experience in anticoagulation management (essential)
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication, accuracy, and literacy skills
• Compassionate, caring, and detail-oriented
• Well-organised with the ability to remain calm in a busy work environment

If you are a team player with a passion for improving patient outcomes in anticoagulation therapy, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• In conjunction with the team of anticoagulant specialist nurses and the lead haematology consultant for anticoagulation therapy, you will be responsible for developing the anticoagulant service at Frimley Health.
• Provide skilled and competent care to meet patient’s anticoagulation needs involving other members of the health care team as appropriate.
• Ensure the provision of continuity of care.
• Assessment, planning and implementation of the care of patients who require anticoagulant therapy in accordance with agreed protocols.
• Assist in the development of anticoagulant care pathways, to facilitate a seamless delivery of care, acting as a key worker for their pathway.
• As a leader in the field of anticoagulation, make sure that each patient’s treatment and care is based on best practice and evidence.
• To liaise with patients and GPs and organise implementation of planned actions decided and agreed with the lead Haematology Consultant for anticoagulant therapy.